Electrical Engineer

Planet; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 144,500 - 180,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Generous Paid Time Off

Home Office Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Planet is seeking an Electrical Engineer in San Francisco to drive end-to-end production of satellite designs. You will manage electrical design, schematic capture, and validation processes. With a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of experience, you should be adept in power and mixed-signal design, as well as PCB tools like Altium. This full-time, hybrid role balances office work and remote flexibility, with compensation ranging from $144,500 to $180,600 USD depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in taking designs from schematics to manufacturing.
• Experience with power, analog, and mixed signal PCB design.
• Ability to make decisions regarding design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design of analog, power, thermal and mixed signal subsystems.
• Schematic capture and signal integrity simulations.
• Oversight of design validation and qualification campaigns.

Skills

Electrical design

Power PCB design

Analog and mixed signal design

Altium tools

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and a data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people‑centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and the Netherlands.

About the Role:

Join a small, dedicated team driving the design and end‑to‑end production of Planet’s cutting‑edge satellite constellation. This is your chance to own the process, from concept to flight, optimizing for medium‑scale mass production. If you are passionate about contributing technology to a mission that is actively monitoring and changing the world, and are excited by the idea of seeing your hardware launched into space aboard a rocket, this is the role for you. We are looking for an engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is ready to take our satellite designs to the next level.

This is a full‑time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

Impact You’ll Own:

• Electrical design of analog, power, thermal and mixed signal subsystems from requirements through architecture and detailed design
• Schematic capture, power/signal integrity simulations; guide and review layout design
• Harness design including selection of components, signal definition, coordinating with mechanical engineering to define lengths, and generating fabrication drawings
• Oversight of design validation and qualification campaigns including power / signal integrity, EMI / EMC, interoperability, etc.
• Analog and mixed signal design including interfaces to thermal systems, sensors and actuators
• Support for manufacturing and systems teams around electrical subsystem integration

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in taking designs from schematics to manufacturing
• Experience with power, analog, and mixed signal PCB design
• Experience with Altium tools for PCB design
• Experience using lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters
• Experience with embedded systems and peripheral interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, USB, CAN, Ethernet, etc.)
• Ability to make decisions regarding design and implementation

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Knowledge of High Speed Design and DC‑DC converters.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python

Application Deadline:

August 12, 2026 by 11:59 p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)

Benefits While Working at Planet:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company‑wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full‑time position at the commencement of employment is $144,500 – $180,600 USD. This role might be eligible for discretionary short‑term and long‑term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job‑related experience, skills and location.

Export Control Eligibility:

This position requires access to export‑controlled information, and as such, employment is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export‑controlled information without requiring additional export licensing.

Accommodations:

Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to [e-mail] or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.

EEO Statement:

Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal‑opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.